Changsha weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was drizzle and 20°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM (5.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Changsha sits 193 m (633 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Changsha, Chongqing, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM (5.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun, Dec–Jan
About Changsha weather
Is it raining in Changsha right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM (5.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Changsha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–22° and lows of 13–17°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Changsha lately?
In the past 7 days, Changsha had 6 rainy days and 33.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Changsha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Changsha weather by month
When is the best time to visit Changsha?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Changsha is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Changsha?
June is the wettest month, with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Changsha?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 0°C (33°F).
Does Changsha have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jul, Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months